miserable
sad, bummed out
Our sweltering summer days were quickly replaced by the cold flashes of fall. What does sweltering mean?
hot, humid, boiling
unkempt
messy, dirty, unclean
The callous girl stole her sister's cookie. What does callous mean? Look for context clues.
mean, cruel, insensitive
briskly
quickly, fast, rapidly
Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow. What does nutritious mean? Look for context clues.
healthy, good, full of vitamins
admire
like, approve, appreciate
Scratching her forehead, Lizzie was baffled when she looked out the window at school and saw her dog on the lawn. What does baffled mean? Look for context clues.
confused, puzzled, shocked
The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly cat. What does feral mean?
wild, untamed, vicious
The team was elated because they just found out they placed in the semifinals. what does elated mean?
happy, excited, thrilled
scowl
grimace, frown
In the fall, the bright foliage is a delight to see. Red, orange, and yellow leaves and vegetation paint the world for our enjoyment. What does foliage mean?
leaves
compensation
payment, bonus
The troops were deployed to Afghanistan. They waved good-bye to their families as they flew to war. What does deployed mean?
sent to, position, installed
comprehend
understand, know
After explaining all of the evidence, I concur with Paul's conclusion. I also think that Mark is guilty. What does concur mean?
agree, see eye to eye
